H.R. No. 1158
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Gerald Dale Gaus of Lewisville on
February 27, 2017, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, The adopted son of Alvin and Laura Gaus, Dale Gaus
was born on January 14, 1942, and raised in Herscher, Illinois; he
attended Concordia College and subsequently answered his nation's
call to duty, joining the United States Air Force and serving with
the Air Training Command during the Vietnam War; an electronics
instructor in the radio radar field, he taught cryptography to
members of all branches of the U.S. armed forces, and though he was
primarily stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, he
also spent time at Langley AFB in Virginia and aboard the naval
nuclear submarine USS Triton; he attained the rank of sergeant
prior to his discharge from the armed forces; and
WHEREAS, After his return to civilian life, Mr. Gaus began
teaching the collection and processing of seismographic data from
the ocean floor to individuals involved in oil exploration, work
that took him to locations across the globe; he later served as a
fiber optics and satellite telecommunications instructor; and
WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Gaus pursued his great
passion for music; in addition to being a gifted pianist and
organist, he was a member of the Dallas-based ensemble Vocal
Majority for nearly four decades, during which time he won numerous
gold medals at international singing competitions and performed
with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and at the inauguration of
President Ronald Reagan; he was also active in his community as a
congregant of the Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Flower Mound, where
he contributed his vocal talents to the What's the Message webcast,
and as chaplain for American Legion Post No. 182 in Little Elm; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gaus treasured the moments he spent with his
family above all else; he shared more than half a century of
marriage with his wife, the former Beverly Bailey, and over the
years, the couple were blessed with a fine family that included two
children, Linda Asbell and Kevin Gaus, and three granddaughters,
Summer, Zarred, and Molly; and
WHEREAS, A man who never met a stranger, Dale Gaus brought joy
to innumerable people through his positive attitude, generosity of
spirit, and wonderful sense of humor; although he will be deeply
missed, those who were privileged to know him will continue to find
inspiration in their memories of his profound commitment to his
family, his community, and his country; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gerald Dale Gaus and
extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and many friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gerald Dale
Gaus.
Fallon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1158 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 6, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House